M3000-3.1.2

Responding to pollution incidents onboard and found at sea

M3000-3 · Onboard Ship Operation · M3000-3.1 Compliance with Pollution Requirements

This lesson covers the Master's legal and practical responsibilities when responding to an onboard pollution incident and when pollution is observed at sea, including source control, MARPOL reporting obligations, Oil Record Book requirements, and the limits of delegated authority.

Independent preparatory study aligned to the MCA Master (Yachts less than 3000 GT) examination syllabus (updated June 2026). Not an MCA-approved course and confers no credit toward a Certificate of Competency.